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Raffles's Malkoha

Rhinortha chlorophaea

Least Concern
Envergadura
23,6 cm
Peso
52,5 g
Familia
Cuculidae
Orden
Cuculiformes
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Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) — 30–35 cm. Slender; rufous above with green gloss; pale grey below; long white-tipped tail; red bill and orbital skin. Inhabits primary and tall secondary forest of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Non-parasitic; forages in the mid-storey. Insectivore; eats caterpillars and large insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 23,6 cm 9.3 in
Peso 52,5 g 1.85 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Crested Coua: blue-gray body; white below; brilliant blue and red bare facial skin; long tail white-tipped; Madagascar forest species

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SA.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-3

Sonido

Canto

Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes audible through dense forest in Southeast Asia.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Cuculiformes (Cuclillos)
Familia Cuculidae (Cucos)
Genus Rhinortha
Especies Rhinortha chlorophaea

Distribution

Raffles's Malkoha has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Raffles's Malkoha endangered?
The Raffles's Malkoha has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Raffles's Malkoha nest?
Nest type: SA.
What does the Raffles's Malkoha sound like?
Loud, far-carrying resonant call; deep powerful notes audible through dense forest in Southeast Asia.
How big is the Raffles's Malkoha?
The Raffles's Malkoha has a wingspan of 23.6 cm, weight of 52.5 g.
What order and family does the Raffles's Malkoha belong to?
The Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha chlorophaea) belongs to the order Cuculiformes and the family Cuculidae.

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